Quote of Voltaire - What is tolerance? It is the...
Biography - Voltaire:
François-Marie Arouet, known by his nom de plume Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher.
Born: 1694 - Died: 1778
Period:
18th century
17th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1694 - Died: 1778
Period:
18th century
17th century
Place of birth: France
What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error let us pardon reciprocally each other's folly - that is the first law of nature.
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Quotes about tolerance:
What is tolerance? It is the endowment of humanity. We are all steeped in weakness and error; let us forgive each other our stupidities, that is the first law of nature.
Tolerance should really only be a passing attitude: it should lead to appreciation. To tolerate is to offend.
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